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Westfield Village Walk from the shops at Elm Tree Avenue, Welcome to the third Somer Valley Walking Festival. Our aim is to Westfield, BA3 3SX: encourage local people and visitors to explore the beauty of the 2pm A 4 mile circular walk around the village of Westfield visiting area’s countryside and discover its rich heritage. interesting landmarks of this former mining village. This walk will be led by parish councillor, Geoff Fuller. The Festival opens on Friday 14th September with a talk about The Romans in the Somer Valley. It continues over the weekend with a History Walk from Radstock Museum, Waterloo Road, Radstock, programme of free short, medium and longer walks. Simply turn up BA3 3EP: and register at the starting point. 2pm A 3 mile circular walk to the village of Haydon looking at traces of the mining heritage of the area. This walk will be led by Sue Sparkes. Friday 14th September The Romans in the Somer Valley. Sunday 16th September Radstock Museum, Waterloo Road, Radstock, BA3 3EP: Admission £3, 7.30-8.30pm Radstock to the Somerset Coal Canal from Radstock Working Men’s The speaker will be Stephen Clewes of Bath and North East Somerset Club, The Street, Radstock, BA3 3PR: Council’s Heritage Team. For further details or to book a place call 01761 9.30am A 9 mile circular walk of about 6 hours leaving Radstock along 437722. the Colliers Way. We will be joined by a member of the Somersetshire th Coal Canal Society who will walk with us to Paulton Basin explaining their Saturday 15 September past, present and future plans. Return to Radstock via the Fosseway This walk is suitable for those with a good level of fitness and is on Priston Music Festival from the entrance to the Bath Business Park footpaths across farmland and includes some steep climbs. This walk will near to the Circle Bath Hospital, Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St be led by Kathy Thomas. John, BA2 8SQ: 10am A 7.5 mile circular walk to Priston across fields and quiet country Radstock to Priston including a stop at the Priston Music Festival roads to enjoy live music for three hours at the Festival from Radstock Working Men’s Club, The Street, Radstock, BA3 3PR: (www.priston.org.uk/festival) arriving back by 5.30pm. Walkers wishing to 9.30am A 15 mile walk of about 6.5 hours walking plus an hour at the make their own way home should advise the leader. This walk will be led Priston Festival (www.priston.org.uk/festival) for lunch and to enjoy the by Kathy Thomas. atmosphere. The route is from the Somer Valley to the Cam Valley offering lovely views from the hills and plenty of interest along the way Paulton Engine and Paulton Basin from the Paulton Library Hub, with Roman features, slave trade history and coal mining heritage. This BS39 7QG: walk is suitable for people with a good level of fitness. This walk will be 2pm A 1.5 hour circular walk taking in reminders of the Industrial led by Tessa Wyatt. Revolution in Paulton. The walk is not strenuous but there is one hill. Please, no dogs except assistance dogs which must be on a short lead. The Cam Valley from the National Osteoporosis Society This walk will be led by Anne Lyons & Jackie Woodland. Headquarters, Manor Farm, Skinners Hill, Camerton, BA2 0PJ: 10am A 4.5 mile walk of about 3 hours. Pass through Camerton Court Timsbury and High Littleton Circular from The Connies Tea Room, and down into the Cam Valley. Climb the hill up to Clandown, with lots of The Square, Timsbury, BA2 0HY: views along the way. A beautiful route through Clandown Bottom and 2pm A 4 mile circular walk round the former Somerset Coalfield walking then to Clandown. Through fields to Camerton. This walk is suitable for close to the house used by William Smith, the pioneering geologist. This those who are reasonably fit. This walk will be led by Rose Rogers. walk will be led by John Bull. More overleaf To Chilcompton and Stratton on the Fosse from South Road Car Park, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2ET: 10.15am A 7.5 mile leisurely walk of about 4 hours exploring the restoration of the old railway line to Chilcompton. The walk finishes at Midsomer Norton South Heritage Railway Station for refreshments during the heritage weekend. Suitable for those with reasonable fitness. This walk will be led by Sheila Mitchard. Nature Walk from Shoscombe Village Hall, Barn Hill, Shoscombe, BA2 8LX: 11am A short walk through the beautiful Wellow Valley looking at flora and fauna with local experts from the Cam Valley Wildlife Group. Please, no dogs apart from assistance dogs which must be on a short lead. This walk will be led by Phil Hall and Deborah Porter. Art Walk from Radstock Working Men’s Club, The Street, Radstock, BA3 3PR: 2pm An opportunity to sketch local scenes and buildings on a short walk of up to 2 miles. This walk will be led by a local artist. How to Join In! Places are limited. You are welcome to turn up on the day but if you wish to guarantee a place, call 01225 477265 or email [email protected] Children: Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on all the walks. Dogs: Well behaved dogs, on a short lead, are welcome unless specified. What should I wear/bring? For all the walks, appropriate footwear Somer Valley should be worn. For the longer walks, walking boots are recommended. Please dress for changes in the weather with layers, waterproofs, hat and sunscreen. Please bring any food or drink you may need. If you would like to bring your own OS map, you will need Explorer 142. Accessibility: Please note that the walks are on uneven ground and are Walking Festival therefore unlikely to be suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. With thanks to all the walk leaders and other volunteers and also to 14th, 15th & 16th September our partners and sponsors: Bath and North East Somerset Council, Cam Valley Wildlife Group, Paulton Parish Council, Peasedown St John Parish Council, Radstock and Westfield Big Local , Radstock Cooperative Society, Radstock Museum, The Ramblers, and the Somersetshire Coal Canal Society. .
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